The PVDcast

This weekend, the eyes of the wrestling world will be focused on Los Angeles. Wrestlemania 39 will emanate from that metropolis in a mere few days. On this episode of The PVDcast, I will be joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (Ringside Rand & DJ Joey Blayze) to analyze this huge event. The Pundits and I will break down the matches, predict winners and chat about some possible surprises. Settle in...

Dallas, Texas is the ninth largest city in the United States. It is also the setting for the comic, By the Time I Get to Dallas. My guest for this episode of The PVDcast is the creator of this comic, Colin Devonshire. Colin explains the origin of this tale and how his medical background played an important role during the initial phase of the book. We also talk about the first three issues and the...

Action movies were a staple of 80's cinema. On PVDcast #372, I am joined by Wes Gift, a comic book creator who was heavily influenced by that genre. His comic, Hard Justice , focuses on Rex and Saint, two vigilantes looking to clean up the street of their town. Wes and I talk about the origins of the book and the recent Kickstarter to help fund the project. Wes and I also chat about the influences...

This episode of The PVDcast is the second part of a conversation with Ron Ransom. As discussed last episode, Ron is a legendary concert promoter in Columbus, Ohio. We chat about his first show he promoted and how it kicked off a near 30+ year career. Ron also shares his philosophy on giving back to the community. Lastly, Ron and I discuss his relationship with his cousin and musician, AC Collins....

Music is a constant in our world and on episode #370 of The PVDcast, I chat with a guest whose life has been impacted by music. Ron Ransom is a concert promoter in Columbus. He has promoted shows for over 3 decades. On Part 1 of our conversation, Ron and I discuss his life from childhood to the early start of his prompting career. Part 2, which will cover the rest of Ron's career, will be released...

The Montreal Screw Job is an event in pro wrestling history that impacted many fans. One of my guests on this episode of The PVDcast can attest to that impact. Chris Ilcisko is that guest and he is joined by his partner, Milo Miller, to discuss their comic book, The Heel Screw Job. We chat about the origins of this comic, including its blending of horror into the pro wrestling genre. We also discu...

The comic book industry, like any industry, has its share of legends. My guest on PVDcast #367 has been rubbing elbows with a few of these legendary creators. Roger Priebe is that guest and he is also the producer of the Off the Record DVD series. This series chronicles the careers of some of the heavy hitters of comics – Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter and Peter David. We talk about the process of prod...

This past weekend, the WWE presented their annual January spectacular, the Royal Rumble. This event is the kickoff to the march towards Wrestlemania. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by one-half of The Pro Wrestling Pundits, Ringside Rand, to discuss this Premium Live Event. We run down the results and the surprises that happened last Saturday. We also review our predictions from the we...

Every January, wrestling fans wait in anticipation as a clock counts down to zero, signifying another entrant into a contest with extremely high stakes. Of course, I am referring to the WWE's Royal Rumble event. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) to discuss this Premium Live Event. We will give our opinions and insights on who...

One of the most popular pastimes is watching movies. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by local film critic and co-host of the  Filmbound Podcast , Paul Markoff. We recap the many films that we watched last year, giving our opinions on them. We cover some big Hollywood blockbusters, some small indie films, offerings from streaming services and even some horror flicks. If you would like t...

Pro wrestling has been compared to comic books, live theatre and even action movies. The comparison between movies and wrestling will be the focal point of this episode of The PVDcast! Joining me for this discussion will be Cody Clarke, an indie filmmaker from NYC. Cody is a huge wrestling fan, and we discuss many topics including his fandom, his favorite wrestlers, how wrestling is shot and his t...

The holiday season is upon us. The holidays are celebrated a variety of ways. On this year-end episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Jeramy Kahle, one of the guys behind The Canned Air Podcast. Jeramy and I talk about the ways we celebrate the holidays, from family traditions to our own oddball ways to commemorate this time of year. Find out what Christmas movies are our favorites, what we think...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the self-proclaimed weird stuff maker, Mike Eshelman. As you will hear, Mike has many endeavors, which includes producing two podcasts, Sound Like and Bum's Corner: Coast to Coast. We discuss these podcasts and dive into Mike's foray into the local art scene. Mike also shares some insight on writing indie comics and why every comic convention needs a...

Super Mario Brothers is a beloved video game. The adventures of Mario and Luigi have crossed over into many different media. This includes the genre of film. On this episode of The PVDcast, I discuss the 1993 film, Super Mario Bros. and the upcoming animated film. As you will hear, this topic is truly controversial, splitting the fans into two distinct camps. This discussion took place at this yea...

Wrestling opinions are abound on this episode of The PVDcast! The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) stop by to discuss this past weekend's big WWE event, The Survivor Series! We review our predictions and discuss what matches were blockbusters and which ones were just busted. We also chat about future WWE storylines, the returns of Bray Wyatt and Bobby Roode and Conrad Thompso...

Thanksgiving is upon us and that means it is time for the annual WWE spectacular, The Survivor Series! On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss this huge event. We will chat about the changes to the event, make match predictions and discuss future storylines. We even give our thoughts on the new NXT match, the Iron Surviv...

Each year, consumers buy millions of dollars' worth of board and card games. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with game maker, Jordan McLaughlin. Rookie Mage Games is the company Jordan created to produce his many card games. We highlight this large catalog of Jordan's games and Jordan even walks me through the process of creating a card game. You will even find out what card or board ga...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by four indie comic creators who are producing a wide variety of comics. Frank James Bailey, the man behind the family friendly comic, Tercona is one of my guests. Andy Bennett, an artist who has worked on many comic books and with many publishers, such as Nix Comics, Caliber Comics, Moonstone Comics to name just a few is another guest. And wrapping up t...

The world of comics has had many legendary creators. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two outstanding creators. Megaton Man's Don Simpson and The Crow's James O'Barr sit down to talk about the changes the comic book industry has gone through over the past few years. These gents also share tales about creating their famous projects. Throw in some questions from the audience and you ha...

This episode of The PVDcast features one raucous conversation with the guests from the wrestling and comics panel from this year's Monroe Pop Fest. Joining me on this panel are two superstars from the world of wrestling, Al Snow and Rhino. Nick and Eric from Broken Icon Comics also participate in this lively discussion about pro wrestling, comic books and the joined universes produced by Broken Ic...

Two weeks ago, I attended several events connected to the Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) festival. One of the events was the creator showcase that occurred on Saturday and Sunday. While at the showcase, I spoke to a few creators from all around North America (see list below). These talented individuals talked to me about their various projects and their experiences at CXC. Tune in to hear all a...

This week, the 2022 NHL season started and created a lot of hope for the 32 teams who want to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry. Luc and I run down the many trades and signings from the off-season that shook things up for many teams. We also preview the new season, giving our thoughts on which teams might be playoff contenders and...

Every person has had a time where they did not fit in. This is one of many themes of the comic, Altered Ego . The creator of this comic, Lee Xopher, is my guest on this episode of The PVDcast. Lee and I discuss the history of the comic, its colorful set of characters and future plans for the story. We also chat about the current Kickstarter for issue #2. It was funded in one day, but we still talk...

Next week, Columbus, Ohio will host a celebration of cartooning, comics and illustration that is unlike any other. The Cartoon Crossroads Columbus festival (CXC) will occur over several days and locales throughout the capital city. Executive Director, Jay Kalagayan, joins me on this episode to talk about the event. Jay explains how CXC is much different than other conventions. He also shares how h...